Head Of Hr

Yellosa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Johannesburg is seeking a Head of HR to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organization's goals. The successful applicant will lead recruitment, employee relations, and compliance with local laws while fostering a positive workplace culture. With over 15 years of experience in HR, preferably in a multinational environment, this role offers exciting opportunities for career growth and the chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development and growth

Supportive work environment

Challenging leadership position

Qualifications

• 15+ years in HR, primarily in Head of HR / HR Director roles.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of employment law and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and employee retention.
• Lead performance management and employee appraisal processes.
• Ensure compliance with local employment laws including B-BBEE.
• Design and deliver training and development programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

HR strategy development

Employee relations

Compliance understanding

Education

Graduate / Post graduate degree in Human Resources

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organisation's objectives.
• Be part of the Exco (Executive Committee) and be responsible for managing internal as well as external stakeholders.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and employee retention initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with local employment laws and regulations including B-BBEE.
• Lead the performance management and employee appraisal processes.
• Should have good understanding of rewards framework and market benchmarking.
• Design and deliver training and development programmes for employees.
• Review legal and employment related compliance.
• Statutory compliance and audits to be conducted to assess compliance levels in the region.
• Manage employee relations and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Collaborate with leadership to drive organisational change and growth.
• Analyse HR metrics and provide insights for decision-making.

Successful Applicant

A successful HR Head should have :

• Graduate / Post graduate degree in Human Resources.
• 15+ years of experience of which majority of those years have been in a Head of HR / HR Director position.
• Experience working for a multinational organisation within a matrix working environment.
• Previous experience in a Pharmaceutical / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing organisation.
• Proven expertise in HR policies, employment law, and compliance.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic HR initiatives.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• The ability to adapt to a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

What’s on Offer

• A challenging and rewarding leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry.
• An opportunity to influence and shape the HR function within the organisation.
• Supportive and professional work environment.
• Opportunities for career development and growth.
• If you are ready to take the next step in your career as the Head of HR, we encourage you to apply now and make a significant impact in the organisation.